Lip Augmentation

Lips play an important role in facial balance and expression. Well-shaped lips enhance harmony, youthfulness, and confidence. Changes in lip volume, shape, or symmetry, whether natural or age-related can impact overall facial appearance.

Understanding the Basics

What is Lip Augmentation?

Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to:

Enhance lip volume
Improve lip shape and definition
Correct asymmetry
Restore fullness lost with ageing

Depending on individual needs, lip augmentation may be performed using dermal fillers or fat grafting, while lip reduction surgery may be advised in cases of excessively large or disproportionate lips.

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Types of Lip Procedures

Depending on lip structure, facial proportions, and individual aesthetic goals, different treatment options may be recommended. These range from non-surgical enhancements for volume and definition to surgical procedures for long-term correction or reduction. A detailed consultation helps determine the most suitable approach for achieving balanced, natural-looking results.

Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid–based fillers are used to enhance lip volume, shape, and definition through a quick, non-surgical procedure with minimal downtime.

Fat Grafting

Fat is carefully taken from another area of the body and injected into the lips to improve volume using the patient’s own tissue.

Lip Reduction Surgery

Surgical lip procedures are performed to permanently alter lip size or shape, including reduction, when structural correction is required.

You may be suitable for Lip Augmentation if:

Lip augmentation is not about changing your appearance, but about enhancing balance and proportion. This procedure may be suitable for individuals looking for subtle improvement in lip shape, volume, or symmetry after a detailed medical evaluation.

1

Thin or Naturally Small Lips

If your lips lack volume or definition naturally, augmentation can help create a fuller yet proportionate appearance.

2

Loss of Volume with Age

Ageing can cause lips to appear thinner and less defined. Augmentation helps restore youthful fullness and contour.

3

Uneven or Asymmetrical Lips

Differences in lip shape or size can be gently corrected to improve balance and overall facial harmony.

4

Desire for Subtle Enhancement

If you prefer refined, natural-looking improvement rather than dramatic change, lip augmentation may be suitable.

What to Expect from Lip Augmentation

Understanding the treatment process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Here, we outline how the procedure is performed, what results you can expect, and how recovery is managed after lip augmentation.

Non-surgical lip augmentation is a day-care procedure
No hospital admission required
Patients can usually resume routine activities the same day

Surgical procedures may require additional recovery time and follow-up.

Patients can expect:

Fuller, well-defined lips
Improved symmetry and contour
A balanced, youthful appearance

Final results settle once mild swelling subsides.

After Lip Fillers

Mild swelling or bruising for a few days
Minimal downtime
Normal activities can be resumed quickly

After Surgical Procedures

Gradual reduction in swelling
Follow-up visits required
Recovery timelines discussed during consultation

Lip augmentation requires precision, an understanding of facial proportions, and careful technique to achieve natural-looking results. Choosing the right plastic surgeon in Mumbai is essential to ensure patient safety, correct product selection, and balanced enhancement that complements overall facial features rather than appearing overdone or artificial.

Dr. Shraddha Deshpande is a qualified plastic surgeon in Mumbai with experience in facial aesthetic procedures, including lip augmentation. Her approach focuses on subtle enhancement, respecting natural lip shape and facial harmony, while prioritising patient safety, personalised treatment planning, and results that look refined and age-appropriate.

Every woman carries her own kind of beauty. My role as a plastic surgeon is not to change who you are, but to highlight what makes you uniquely you. Aesthetic treatments should enhance individuality, not replace it with a generic, artificial look.

FAQs

Common Questions About Lip Augmentation

We understand that choosing an aesthetic procedure comes with questions. Here you’ll find clear, honest answers to help you understand the treatment and what to expect.

Most non-surgical lip augmentations are performed using hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers, which are temporary but long-lasting. Results usually last between 6 to 12 months, depending on the filler used, metabolism, and lifestyle factors. Repeat treatments can help maintain results.

The amount of filler required varies from person to person. Dr. Shraddha Deshpande carefully assesses your facial proportions and lip structure before recommending the quantity. The focus is always on balanced, natural enhancement rather than overfilling.

No. When performed correctly, lip augmentation does not interfere with speech or natural lip movement. Mild stiffness may be felt initially due to swelling, but this settles within a few days, allowing lips to move and feel normal.

Yes, lip fillers are considered safe when administered by a qualified plastic surgeon using medically approved products. Dr. Shraddha Deshpande follows strict safety protocols and uses her detailed knowledge of facial anatomy to minimise risks.

Patients are advised to avoid excessive lip pressure, heavy exercise, alcohol, and extreme heat for at least 24–48 hours. Specific aftercare instructions are provided to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.

Yes. One of the advantages of hyaluronic acid fillers is that they are reversible. If required, the filler can be safely dissolved under medical supervision.

There is no fixed age. Some younger patients seek enhancement for naturally thin lips, while others opt for augmentation later to restore age-related volume loss. Suitability is determined through consultation rather than age alone.

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For safe and personalized lip augmentation or lip reshaping, consult Dr. Shraddha Deshpande to understand the most suitable treatment for you.